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Camille Van Puymbroeck is a Belgian freelance journalist with a big interest in anything lifestyle and ecology-related. Nothing makes her more happy than visiting a former Soviet building, overgrown by nature, equipped with a camera and a coffee. Not without an Italian meal afterwards, of course. Her work has previously been published in Metro, Sabato Magazine and Culinaire Ambiance.

16 November 2022

What can you actually take from your hotel room?

When you’re going on a holiday, these days you get to choose from quite a wide array of accommodation options. Want as much freedom as possible? […]
16 November 2022

This mix between wine and beer is the new it-drink

Every now and then, you come across an invention that makes you wonder: why did no one think of this before? How did this stroke of […]
16 November 2022

Moving fast into a borderless transport network

The Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) regulation is crucial to the energy transition process in the European Union. Parliament is working on the Commission‘s revised proposal. It […]
16 November 2022

Boosting the uptake of zero-emission transport in Europe

In 2021, transport accounted for 37% of the total CO2 emissions produced by end‐use sectors, amounting to nearly 7.7 Giga tonnes, according to the International Energy […]
16 November 2022

Archaeologists have discovered the earliest written sentence in human history

Archaeologists in Israel have found an ancient comb dating back some 3,700 years that probably has the oldest known complete sentence in Canaanite alphabetic script, according […]
15 November 2022

This man is walking 25km a day for 153 days to help reverse his lifetime’s carbon footprint

Canadian entrepreneur Craig Cohon has committed to reverse his lifetime’s carbon footprint. Cohon has held C-suite positions at The Coca-Cola Company and Cirque du Soleil and […]
15 November 2022

New night train service to run between Prague and Zurich via Germany

The Czech Republic’s national rail operator Czech Railways has announced a new sleeper service that will go from Prague to the Swiss city of Zurich via […]
15 November 2022

Is green growth an oxymoron?

In 2021, transport accounted for 37% of the total CO2 emissions produced by end‐use sectors, amounting to nearly 7.7 Giga tonnes, according to the International Energy […]
15 November 2022

The 2022 Responsible Tourism Charter signed on Magna Carta Island

On Sunday 6th November an updated Responsible Tourism Charter was signed where, in 1215, King John signed the Magna Carta Island*. The venue was secured for […]
15 November 2022

The political messages of Venice Biennale’s National Pavilions

Ever since its opening in 1895, the Venise Biennale created, through the National Pavilions and wider exhibits, an opportunity for countries to share their artistic creations, […]
15 November 2022
Mechelen

Mechelen offers 100€ vouchers to first 900 tourists staying this winter

Mechelen is offering spending money to tourists who come to visit the city this winter. When visitors book two nights’ accommodation to stay between 1 December […]
15 November 2022

France and Germany to launch discounted train ticket for young people in January 2023

Authorities in France and Germany are working on the implementation of a “Franco-German” train ticket for young people with the goal of promoting travel between the […]
15 November 2022

3 YouTubers to follow if you’re mad about castles and renovations

When scrolling through YouTube, you’ll quickly realize there’s something for everyone out there. Whether you’re curious about how to fix your broken dishwasher or want to […]
15 November 2022

Ecuador launches new digital nomad visa

Ecuador is launching a digital nomad visa that will offer remote workers the opportunity to live low-cost authentic experiences. The country promises visa holders a good […]
15 November 2022

French Polynesia to cap visitor numbers in an effort to fight over tourism

French Polynesia has expressed plans to cap the number of visitors as part of a sustainability plan. The islands have proposed an annual cap of 280,000 […]
15 November 2022

Why is global warming making it harder for planes to take off?

Temperature plays a determining role on the takeoff of the planes. Global warming is making it harder for planes to take off at certain airports. The […]